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    KNOW YOUR FESTIVAL:

    Hari Raya Puasa


    The festival of Eid, known as Hari Raya Puasa or Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Singapore, is a festival celebrated
    by Muslims. It is celebrated after a month of fasting during the holy Ramadan. It is a time of forgiveness
    and family gatherings in which beautiful clothes are worn and delicious feasts are shared. Here are
    some interesting things to learn about the festival!

    Hari Raya Puasa Traditional Attire


    On the morning of Hari Raya Puasa, The baju kurung and baju melayu are the
    Muslims would visit the mosque and traditional attires of the Malay community
    recite special prayers. This will be in Singapore. They are loose-fitting outfits.
    followed by asking for forgiveness
    from the elders. They will also visit For women, the baju kurung is long-sleeved
    relatives and friends. which includes a sarong that reaches the
    ankles.

    For men, the baju melayu is also long-


    sleeved, which includes a pair of loose
    trousers and a headgear, also known as
    a songkok. A short sarong, also known as
    kain samping, is traditionally worn over
    the trousers.

    Preparation for It starts about


    two weeks before
    Homes will be
    cleaned and
    Festive
    goodies are
    Hari Raya Puasa the festival. decorated. prepared.

    Did You Know?


    Ramadan
    Ramadan is the month of fasting. For 30 days, Muslims will abstain from eating and
    drinking from dawn to sunset, along with performing prayers during the night. When
    food is consumed after sunset during Ramadan, this is known as breaking fast, or iftar.

    Customs practised during Delicious Food


    Hari Raya Puasa During Hari Raya Puasa, Muslim families will usually prepare a
    delicious spread of traditional dishes.
    • Children will seek blessings and forgiveness
    from the elders. Rendang: A spicy dish of meat

    • Elders, especially the head of the family, Ketupat: Rice cake wrapped in coconut leaf
    will stay at home and wait for their Lontong: Rice cake in coconut gravy
    relatives to come and visit them. Sambal Goreng: A stir-fried dish of beancurd, fermented
    • Families will have a feast together. soybean (tempeh) and long beans
    Serunding: A dish of shredded coconut with spices

    Activity Time
    Look for images of these traditional dishes to find out
    how they look like and where they are sold.

    References:
    Bentley, J. (2016). Happy Eid al Fitri: The sweet festival. London, Wayland. (Call no.: JP 297.36 BEN)
    Koh, J. (2013). Baju Kurong. Singapore Infopedia. Retrieved 26 Apr 2019 from http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2013-09-06_173434.html
    Mazlan, A. (2018). Hari Raya Puasa. Singapore Infopedia. Retrieved 26 Apr 2019 from http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_919_2004-12-20.html

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